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Bakas Equestrian Center Adaptive Riding

Hillsborough County Bakas Equestrian Center

Tampa, Florida - Hillsborough County

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Last checked

May 31, 2026

Area

Tampa Bay

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Map and directions

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11510 Whisper Lake Trail, Tampa, FL 33626

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Provider overview

Bakas Equestrian Center gives Tampa Bay families a county-run adaptive riding lead for children and adults, with public details about applications, riding sessions, lesson length, and direct center contact.

Bakas Equestrian Center is a Hillsborough County equestrian facility serving riders with disabilities through adaptive riding activities and volunteer-supported sessions.

Quick facts

Registration
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Email
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Ages
People ages 4 and older with cognitive or physical disabilities; families should confirm rider fit, paperwork, and current availability
Season
Riding sessions are scheduled across the year, with availability depending on session calendars, staff, weather, and rider capacity
Cost
Families should confirm lesson fees, application steps, session pricing, paperwork deadlines, cancellation rules, and whether funding support is available.

Location contacts

Public contacts that may help you reach the right office. Confirm before visiting.

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Bakas Equestrian Center

11510 Whisper Lake Trail, Tampa, FL 33626

The source lists the Whisper Lake Trail address and phone; families need a rider application before participating.

Programs and offerings

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Adaptive riding sessions

Goal-based adaptive riding sessions for children and adults with cognitive and physical disabilities.

Ages
People ages 4 and older with cognitive or physical disabilities; families should confirm rider fit, paperwork, and current availability
Season
Riding sessions are scheduled across the year, with availability depending on session calendars, staff, weather, and rider capacity
Schedule
The official page describes one 30-minute lesson per week during riding sessions, with lessons generally available Tuesday through Saturday mornings and Tuesday through Thursday afternoons.
Cost
Families should confirm lesson fees, application steps, session pricing, paperwork deadlines, cancellation rules, and whether funding support is available.
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Listing check

Last checked
May 31, 2026
Why this is listed
Hillsborough County's official Bakas Equestrian Center page says the center serves people ages 4 and older with cognitive and physical disabilities through personalized goal-based riding activities and lists the Tampa address, hours, phone, rider forms, and session details.
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Location contacts
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Program details we found

Adaptive riding sessions

Hillsborough County's official Bakas Equestrian Center page says the center serves people ages 4 and older with cognitive and physical disabilities through personalized goal-based riding activities and lists the Tampa address, hours, phone, rider forms, and session details.

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Inclusion and support details

What the provider says: The county describes personalized goal-based riding activities for riders with cognitive and physical disabilities, new-rider applications, annual rider updates, and volunteer support.

Access notes to confirm: Families should confirm rider application requirements, transfer support, helmet and equipment fit, restroom access, heat and weather plans, volunteer assistance, caregiver presence, session continuity, and whether the center can support the rider's mobility, communication, sensory, behavior, and supervision needs.

What we checked

What we found: Hillsborough County's official Bakas Equestrian Center page says the center serves people ages 4 and older with cognitive and physical disabilities through personalized goal-based riding activities and lists the Tampa address, hours, phone, rider forms, and session details.

We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.

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What to confirm

  • Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
  • Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
  • Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
  • Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.

Questions to ask before you register

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  • Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
  • What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
  • What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
  • For sports: what equipment, experience level, classification, practice location, transportation, and caregiver participation should we plan for?
  • Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?

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Common questions

Is Bakas Equestrian Center Adaptive Riding reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?

No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.

What information should families confirm with Hillsborough County Bakas Equestrian Center?

Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.

Where did the listing information come from?

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